generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

-ˈrä-stē

plural generosities

1

a

: the quality or fact of being generous

a person of great generosity

b

: a generous act

2

: abundance

great generosity of spirit

Synonyms

• bigheartedness
• bountifulness
• bounty
• generousness
• largesse
• largess
• liberality
• munificence
• openhandedness
• openheartedness
• philanthropy
• unselfishness

Examples of generosity in a Sentence

her generosity toward the poor

a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby

Recent Examples on the Web

Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures. —Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025

The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say. —Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025

This week might not be the easiest time for people to accept that generosity, but please keep that generosity in your heart for three months, six months, even a year. —The Deadline Team, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025

This follows months in which the school recognized students who demonstrated generosity and gratitude and will segue into a month centered on justice. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

generosity

noun

gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 

plural generosities

1

: freedom in spirit or act

especially : readiness in giving

2

: a generous act

3

: an ample quantity

a generosity of spirit